Impressed with K20D
Posted 08/12/2008 - 23:25
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It would be interesting to see two images of the same with the only difference being one taken on the K10 and one on the K20. They would need to be taken in JPG to see how the camera produces its results....
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 08/12/2008 - 23:40
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A brilliant combination!.....Camera ,lens and master photographer!..........wonderful image John!..................Ken
K20D...ist DS ,DA18/55,DA16/45.DA* 50/135,"A"1.7 50MM..."A" 70/210..M 50mm f2...Tamron 90mm macro,28/300 Tamron,200/500 Tamron 6.9....A Pentax DA*300... Sigma10/20,FA31mm 1.8 Ltd*********,FA 77mm Ltd!
Posted 08/12/2008 - 23:43
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RAW would also show differences between the cameras as long as the same RAW conversion settings were used.
~Pete
Posted 08/12/2008 - 23:56
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As soon as the images are opened in Photoshop the difference between the K10D and K20D is immediately obvious. Not surprising really as the K20D resolution is significantly better.
Other factors may be the new Premium setting for JPEGs and differences in the camera's alogorithms. The setting I settled on was "Bright" which gives nice punchy results. Exposure was also better than the K10D.
I'll try and find some time to produce some comparison shots.
Other factors may be the new Premium setting for JPEGs and differences in the camera's alogorithms. The setting I settled on was "Bright" which gives nice punchy results. Exposure was also better than the K10D.
I'll try and find some time to produce some comparison shots.
Best regards, John
Posted 09/12/2008 - 11:42
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The more pics I see from the K20D the more I realise I need to beg, borrow or steal the extra money to get one (I was going to get the K10D as they are such a good price at SRS).
The colour, clarity etc. is amazing.
John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
Many thanks
Steve
The colour, clarity etc. is amazing.
John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
Many thanks
Steve
Smile! You could be on camera!
Posted 09/12/2008 - 12:24
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Adobe DNG Converter can save hard disk space as it converts PEF to compressed DNG (lossless).
It saves about 25% with K10D files. Presumably it works with K20D files too.
It saves about 25% with K10D files. Presumably it works with K20D files too.
~Pete
Posted 09/12/2008 - 15:10
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John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
Based on the maximum pixels (4672x3104) the number of images on a 1GB card is approx:John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
RAW (PEF or DNG) 40
JPEG Premium 68
JPEG ***117
JPEG ** 212
JPEG * 411
Hope that helps!
Best regards, John
Posted 09/12/2008 - 15:55
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johnriley wrote:
Based on the maximum pixels (4672x3104) the number of images on a 1GB card is approx:
RAW (PEF or DNG) 40
JPEG Premium 68
JPEG ***117
JPEG ** 212
JPEG * 411
Hope that helps!
K10Ds don't have the premium setting, what, if any, improvement in JPG quality does this give over the highest setting on the K10?
Based on the maximum pixels (4672x3104) the number of images on a 1GB card is approx:
RAW (PEF or DNG) 40
JPEG Premium 68
JPEG ***117
JPEG ** 212
JPEG * 411
Hope that helps!
Bodies: K5IIs, K7, MZ5n, LX, MV
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Lenses: DA*16-50, DA18-55WR, DA18-135, DAL35, M50 F2, A50 f1.4, FA50 f1.4, DA*50-135, DA55-300, Tamron 70-300, DFA 100 WR Macro, M135 f3.5, Sigma 120-400 APO DG HSM, Tokina 500 f8.0
Flash: Metz 58, Metz 48
Accessories: BG4, Pentax right angle finder, Pentax mirror adaptor lens, O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe
Auto 110 System: Auto 110, Winder, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm, 70mm, 20-40mm, AF100P, 1.7x telecon
Posted 09/12/2008 - 16:34
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Logically, it will mean less compression and therefore better quality, but until I make some A3 prints then how much better I don't know.
Best regards, John
Posted 09/12/2008 - 17:10
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johnriley wrote:
Logically, it will mean less compression and therefore better quality, but until I make some A3 prints then how much better I don't know.
You won't be disapointed John, even A3 from Jpeg's are good
Logically, it will mean less compression and therefore better quality, but until I make some A3 prints then how much better I don't know.
Tel,
Posted 09/12/2008 - 18:04
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johnriley wrote:
RAW (PEF or DNG) 40
JPEG Premium 68
JPEG ***117
JPEG ** 212
JPEG * 411
Hope that helps!
Thanks John, at 25mb (Raw) and 15mb (jpeg Prem) it looks like it's going to have to be a BIG portable HD needed! Or a lorry load of blank DVDs!Quote:
John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
Based on the maximum pixels (4672x3104) the number of images on a 1GB card is approx:John, could you give me an idea of the file sizes of the Prem jpg & Raw for the K20D, so I know what size of hard disc I'm going to need to get!
RAW (PEF or DNG) 40
JPEG Premium 68
JPEG ***117
JPEG ** 212
JPEG * 411
Hope that helps!
I couldn't wait any longer, I've ordered a K20D from SRS this afternoon!!!
Now, how do I break it to my wife that we are going to need a bigger hard disc as well!
Thanks
Steve
Smile! You could be on camera!
Posted 09/12/2008 - 18:14
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I couldn't wait any longer, I've ordered a K20D from SRS this afternoon!!!
Now, how do I break it to my wife that we are going to need a bigger hard disc as well!
Thanks
Steve[/quote]Get some prices first then break it gently to her.
Try here..www.ebuyer.com
Now, how do I break it to my wife that we are going to need a bigger hard disc as well!
Thanks
Steve[/quote]Get some prices first then break it gently to her.
Try here..www.ebuyer.com
Tel,
Posted 09/12/2008 - 18:29
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SteveT wrote:
Or just lie, I find that works
That's ok if you have a good memory..
Or just lie, I find that works
Tel,
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